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NSF Award Highlights

Hayes Island Franz Josef Land Russia

An Intimate Affair: Sea Ice and Vegetation

Melting sea ice alters arctic vegetation patterns....

Research Areas: Polar, Earth & Environment

researchers at a dig site

Burial Remains Give Clues About Ice Age Culture

Child's cremated remains are the oldest in northern North America....

Research Areas: Polar, People & Society

Jordan Lewis

Aging Well in Rural Alaska

Remaining in their own villages and engaging in community activities keeps elders sharp....

Research Areas: People & Society

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NSF Local Research Assets

drawing of ARRV

R/V Sikuliaq, the Alaska Region Research Vessel

The R/V Sikuliaq is one of the most advanced research vessels in the world. ...

Type: Aircraft & Vessels

scientist releasing rabbit into forest

Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research Site

This research site studies the boreal forest in Alaska and identifies factors in forest resilience and vulnerability....

Type: Facilities & Networks

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